Is immigration causing Canada’s housing crisis?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:32 +0000

The housing crisis in Canada has reached a peak this year. A report released in June by the Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) shows that over 22 million housing units will be required by 2030 to help achieve housing affordability for everyone living in Canada. This is 3.5 million additional units to the current […]

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IRCC invites more candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:40:55 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. On August 15 the immigration department issued 4,300 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in an all-program Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) was 496. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Note: […]

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Pursuing Education, Work, and Life in Canada: How an Academic Credential Assessment Report Can Help International Students

Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:59:52 +0000

Canada is one of the top education destinations for international students. As of December 2022, Canada was home to over 800,000 students who had come from around the world to study there. The number of international students in the country has tripled in the past 10 years and now represents nearly 20 percent of Canada’s […]

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How IRCC will prioritize transport occupations in Express Entry category-based draws

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:00:19 +0000

On May 31st, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) was launching category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment IRCC will give preference to Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: Healthcare Science, technology, […]

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What are your rights as a tenant? How to rent your first home in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:17 +0000

As a newcomer to Canada, it is likely that your first home will be a rented house or apartment. It is important to understand your rights as renter to ensure that renting your new home will provide you with a safe place where you can begin to adjust to your life in Canada. Discover if […]

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Answering common questions about education in Canada for your children

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:00:15 +0000

Canada is known for the quality of its education and schooling systems. When it comes to your child’s education, you should do research before coming to Canada to determine what school would be the best fit for your child. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Education is Canada is managed at the provincial […]

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IRCC provides update on impact of labour disruption

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 25 May 2023 13:00:13 +0000

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Federal Government of Canada came to an agreement after a strike lasting from April 19th to May 1st. The strike had an impact on over 155,000 public servants, including those of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration IRCC […]

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IRCC celebrates becoming a Canadian citizen with Citizenship Week

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 23 May 2023 16:27:41 +0000

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) celebrates Citizenship Week, which commemorates Canada’s new citizens and what it means to be a Canadian. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the launch of Citizenship Week, which will […]

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Immigration minister reveals Canada’s newly redesigned passports

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 10 May 2023 13:56:50 +0000

Today, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould, have unveiled the new Canadian passports. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The passport redesign has been in progress since 2013. The government says it is a regular process to prevent counterfeiting and to integrate more modern security […]

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British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba issue invitations for provincial immigration

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:00:26 +0000

Four provinces have invited candidates in recent provincial immigration draws. Most of Canada’s economic immigrant permanent residents arrive in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In the Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025, there is a target of over 117,500 new PNP permanent residents to arrive in Canada each year by 2025. PNPs help spread the […]

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